Prevalence and risk of depressive disorders in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

This comparative cross-sectional study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome are at a significantly higher risk of depression compared with non-PCOS women. The study fails to find enough evidence to explain the high prevalence of depression among PCOS patients by the selected sociodemographic, clinical, and biochemical parameters. (Fertil Steril (R) 2010; 94: 357-9. (C)2010 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.)